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Which one of the following organisms is dependent on saprophytic mode of nutrition?<\/p>\n

[amp_mcq option1=”Agaricus” option2=”Ulothrix” option3=”Riccia” option4=”Cladophora” correct=”option1″]<\/p>\n

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\nAgaricus is a genus of fungi, commonly known as mushrooms. Fungi are heterotrophic organisms that obtain nutrients by absorption. Many fungi, including Agaricus, are saprophytic, meaning they feed on dead and decaying organic matter.
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\nSaprophytic nutrition involves obtaining nutrients from dead organic material. Fungi are often saprophytic.
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\nUlothrix and Cladophora are green algae, which are photosynthetic and therefore autotrophic. Riccia is a liverwort, a type of bryophyte, which is also photosynthetic and autotrophic.
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Which one of the following organisms is dependent on saprophytic mode of nutrition? [amp_mcq option1=”Agaricus” option2=”Ulothrix” option3=”Riccia” option4=”Cladophora” correct=”option1″] This question was previously asked in UPSC CDS-1 – 2019 Download PDFAttempt Online Agaricus is a genus of fungi, commonly known as mushrooms. Fungi are heterotrophic organisms that obtain nutrients by absorption. Many fungi, including Agaricus, … <\/p>\n

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